&sq=&lang=&file=File:Ancient_stagira_greece_01.jpg) Remains of the town wall of Stagira | |
&sq=&lang=&file=File:Greece_location_map.svg)  Shown within Greece | |
| Alternative name | Stageira |
|---|---|
| Location | Olimpiada, Central Macedonia, Greece |
| Coordinates | 40°35′30″N 23°47′41″E / 40.59167°N 23.79472°E |
| Type | Settlement |
| History | |
| Builder | Ionian settlers from Andros |
| Founded | 655 BC |
| Associated with | Aristotle |
| Site notes | |
| Condition | Ruined |
| Ownership | Public |
| Management | 16th Ephorate of Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities |
| Public access | Yes |
| Website | Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Tourism |
Stagira (/stəˈdʒaɪrə/), Stagirus (/-rəs/), or Stageira (Greek: Στάγειρα or Στάγειρος) was an ancient Greek city located near the eastern coast of the peninsula of Chalkidice, which is now part of the Greek province of Central Macedonia. It is chiefly known for being the birthplace of Aristotle, the Greek philosopher and polymath, student of Plato, and teacher of Alexander the Great. The ruins of the city lie approximately 18 kilometres (11 mi) northeast of the present-day village of Stagira, and adjacent to the town of Olympiada.